STAFFORDSHIRE, SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY; ONE SCENT BOTTLE GILT-MOUNTED CHELSEA PORCELAIN, CIRCA 1760

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The largest snuff-box with ruin scene and cows: spider crack inside the body; seamlines visible at each corner; small chip to the enamel around the rim; traces of old glue where the metal-mount would be (now loose); the cover with small crack inside at one corner and a construction imperfection; small chip to one of the raised motif; old glue residue around the mount.
The other large snuff-box: seamlines visible at corner of the box; enamel imperfection on on ridge and small chip near the upper rim; chip to the rim of the cover near the mount; some old glue residue around the metal mount; inside of the cover very milky.
The small snuff-box with spider cracks inside and several chips to the enamel showing the core metal; restoration at three corners with discoloration of the lacquer; scratches to the cover and again restoration to a large section with discoloration of the varnish.
The vinaigrette with some light scratching; some of the raised beading now lacking; small chip near the mount.
The enamel scent bottle with some enamelling imperfections; tarnishing to the metal stopper.
The porcelain scent bottle with some wear to the gilt motifs.